TikTok is still up and running in the United States. The deadline for ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, to sell the app to an American company has been pushed back by another 90 days. This is the third time the deadline has been extended. This means TikTok can keep operating in the U. S. while talks continue. The extension was signed by President Trump. He mentione...
The United States is looking to expand its travel ban. This time, up to 36 more countries could be added to the list. These countries are mostly in Africa, Central Asia, the Caribbean, and a few Pacific Islands. The U. S. has some serious concerns about these places. They think these countries don't have good enough systems for checking who's coming into the U. S. fr...
Taiwan is in the midst of a major crackdown on Chinese spies. A number of political staffers from both the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) are facing serious charges. This is all part of a nationwide effort to combat espionage. The DPP has seen four of its members charged with spying for the Chinese Communist Party. T...
The United States has once again tightened its travel rules. This time, citizens from 12 countries will face a complete ban on visiting the U. S. Those from seven other countries will encounter stricter entry conditions. The new rules kick in on Monday at 12:01 a. m. This advance notice should prevent the chaos that occurred in 2017. Back then, a similar policy was ...
The U. S. needs to prioritize its defense capabilities over digital currency investments, according to a prominent business leader. This individual believes the country should be stockpiling essential military equipment and strategic resources rather than focusing on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. This perspective was shared at a significant economic forum in Califor...
A major shift is happening in the steel industry. A deal is in the works between U. S. Steel and Nippon Steel. This isn't just about money. It's about who will be in charge. The U. S. government wants to keep a tight grip on things. They want an American CEO and most of the board members to be from the U. S. This is to ensure that the company stays true to American ...
First things first, a lot of people got the boot. More than 100 staffers at the National Security Council were told to pack their bags and leave. This all went down on a Friday afternoon, right before a long holiday weekend. Talk about a way to ruin someone's weekend! This move was part of a bigger shake-up at the NSC. The Trump administration was looking to slim do...
In a significant move, the UK and the EU have agreed on a new deal. This deal aims to ease some trade issues that came up after Brexit. The agreement was announced by the UK's Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission. They chose Lancaster House, a fancy government building in London, to make the big reveal. The new deal is a big step forward. It s...
A top Democrat has put a stop on some important government picks. Why? They want answers about a fancy plane offer from a foreign country. The offer is from Qatar, and it's a $400 million jet. The plan is to use it as Air Force One, the president's plane. But is this a good idea? There are big questions about security and ethics. First off, who can be trusted to bui...
A recent business agreement has sparked a lot of questions. It involves a cryptocurrency firm linked to the Trump family and an investment company from the United Arab Emirates. This deal has caught the attention of some U. S. senators. They think it might pose a risk to national security and could lead to a big conflict of interest. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Je...